6th Grade Teacher Carroll Elementary School

Carroll Elementary seeks student centered 6th grade elementary teacher. The candidate should be focused on serving the needs of students in a collaborative and professional school environment.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Planning, preparing and delivering appropriate lessons using a variety of presentation methods in order to keep students engaged and meet their individual needs
• Communicates higher level thinking strategies and problem solving techniques appropriate for challenging and building skills in learners
• Creating and maintaining a positive classroom environment that promotes good behavior and commitment to excellence
• Maintaining records of student attendance
• Managing pupil behavior in the classroom and on school premises
• Building relationships with parents by communicating frequently to inform them of student academic and personal growth
• Supporting and encouraging pupils on an individual basis through academic or personal difficulties
• Correcting work and giving appropriate and persistent encouraging feedback
• Assessing student progress to inform students of growth and to modify instruction
• Recording and posting grades
• Maintaining records of pupils progress and development with high integrity
• Researching new topic areas and maintaining up-to-date subject knowledge
• Selecting and using a range of various learning resources and equipment to challenge and motivate students to reach their fullest potential
• Preparing students for state and district mandated testing
• Working enthusiastically and collaboratively with peers in vertical and horizontal planning configurations
• Active and positive participation in meetings, parent conferences and whole school training events
• Enthusiastically seeking regular observation and feedback for continued growth; participating in regular in-service training